Kirkland's Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results

Net sales for the 13 weeks ended October 27, 2012, was $96.7 million
compared with $97.1 million for 13-week period ended October 29, 2011.
Comparable store sales, including e-commerce, for the third quarter of
fiscal 2012 decreased 4.7% compared with a decrease of 3.6% in the
prior-year quarter. Kirkland’s opened 10 stores and closed 4 during the
third quarter of 2012, bringing the total number of stores to 308 at
quarter end.

Net sales for the 39-week period ended October 27, 2012, increased 1.5%
to $285.5 million compared with $281.2 million for the 39-week period
ended October 29, 2011. Comparable store sales, including e-commerce,
for the 39 weeks ended October 27, 2012, decreased 3.2% compared with a
decrease of 6.7% in the prior-year period. The Company opened 25 stores
and closed 26 stores during the 39-week period.

The Company reported a net loss of $0.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted
share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 compared with net income of
$1.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the third quarter of
fiscal 2011.

For the 39-week period ended October 27, 2012, the Company reported a
net loss of $0.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared with net
income of $3.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the 39-week
period ended October 29, 2011.

Robert Alderson, Kirkland's President and Chief Executive Officer,
noted, “Overall results for the third quarter were in line with our
previously issued guidance. We successfully implemented our merchandise
management system as scheduled. Although our outlook remains
conservative and somewhat cautious due to limited visibility less than a
month into the quarter, we are focused on maximizing fourth quarter
performance. As we approach fiscal 2013, our priorities for driving
future sales and earnings results continue to be elevating our brand
awareness, expanding our e-commerce business and improving our
merchandising process and execution.”

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2012 Outlook

Store Growth:

For the 14-week period ending February 2, 2013 (“the fourth
quarter”), the Company expects to open 17 new stores and close
approximately 2 stores. For fiscal 2012, this represents 42 new
store openings and 28 closings, a unit increase of approximately
4.5% and a square footage increase of approximately 10%.

Sales:

The Company expects total sales for the fourth quarter to range
between $160 million and $163 million, inclusive of the additional
week in the retail calendar this year. This implies a comparable
store sales decrease of 2% to 5% using a 13-week to 13-week
comparison. Total sales for fiscal 2012 are expected to be in the
range of $445.5 million to $448.5 million, implying a comparable
store sales decrease of 3% to 4% on a 52-week to 52-week
comparative basis.

Earnings:

The Company expects earnings per share for the fourth quarter to
be in the range of $0.71 to $0.76, which would equate to earnings
per share for fiscal 2012 of $0.67 to $0.72. The Company expects
its effective tax rate for fiscal 2012 to range between 38% and
38.5%.

Cash Flow:

Capital expenditures in fiscal 2012 are estimated to range between
$30 million and $32 million. Based on the above assumptions, the
Company expects to have approximately $61 million to $64 million
in cash and cash equivalents at year-end fiscal 2012.

Investor Conference Call and Web Simulcast

Kirkland’s will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET today to discuss
the third quarter results. The number to call for the interactive
teleconference is (212) 231-2919. A replay of the conference call will
be available through Tuesday, November 27, 2012, by dialing (402)
977-9140 and entering the confirmation number, 21575900.

A live broadcast of Kirkland's quarterly conference call will be
available online at the Company's website www.kirklands.com
under Investor Relations or http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=90209
on November 20, 2012, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. The online replay will
follow shortly after the call and continue for one year.

About Kirkland’s, Inc.

Kirkland's, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is a specialty retailer of home
décor in the United States. Although originally focused in the
Southeast, the Company has grown beyond that region and currently
operates 313 stores in 33 states. The Company's stores present a broad
selection of distinctive merchandise, including framed art, mirrors,
candles, lamps, picture frames, accent rugs, garden accessories and
artificial floral products. The Company's stores also offer an extensive
assortment of gifts, as well as seasonal merchandise. More information
can be found at www.kirklands.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in
this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.Forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may
cause Kirkland's actual results to differ materially from forecasted
results.Those risks and uncertainties include, among other
things, the competitive environment in the home décor industry in
general and in Kirkland's specific market areas, inflation, product
availability and growth opportunities, seasonal fluctuations, and
economic conditions in general.Those and other risks are more
fully described in Kirkland's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on
April 12, 2012.Kirkland's disclaims any obligation to update any
such factors or to publicly announce results of any revisions to any of
the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events
or developments.